Best 60515 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,074 students in 60515, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60515, IL are Highland Elementary School, Lester Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60515 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60515, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60515, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Belle Aire Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Pierce Downer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60515, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60515, IL include Highland Elementary School, Lester Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60515?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60515.
What is the racial composition of students in 60515?
60515 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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